Alcohol Meter/Digital Density Meter

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one Alcohol Meter/Digital Density Meter laboratory equipment system, along with all necessary supporting equipment, installation, training, warranty, and ongoing support services. The equipment must be capable of accurately measuring density, specific gravity, and alcohol concentration across a wide range of alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink products, with automated or unattended operation, rapid analysis in minutes, minimal sample preparation, and the ability to store and export 100–1000+ results via Bluetooth, IrDA, or USB. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 30, 2026, to Solicitation.Responses@tabc.texas.gov, adhering to strict formatting guidelines including separate, labeled documents and a maximum file size of 153.6 MB. All respondents must execute Exhibits A (Affirmations), C (VetHUB Subcontracting Plan), and D (Cost Proposal Worksheet), and comply with Texas Public Information Act requirements, with all submissions subject to public disclosure. The vendor must ensure delivery to TABC Headquarters in Austin, Texas, via a bonded carrier and provide tracking information, with full system implementation required by December 31, 2026. Award will be based on best value, evaluated through a weighted scoring system where cost accounts for 40%, instrument capability and accessories for 30%, delivery schedule for 10%, warranty and support for 5%, training for 5%, overall clarity of response for 5%, and a virtual demonstration for 5%. Must-pass criteria include technical competence, realistic commitment, and comprehension of contractual complexity. Contractors must utilize E-Verify, maintain insurance in industry-standard amounts, and certify they are not debarred, suspended, or in violation of Texas tax laws, including Chapter 171 franchise taxes. All data must be protected at rest, in transit, and in motion, with compliance required under Texas Business and Commerce Code §521.053 for breach notifications. Payment terms follow the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices submitted within two weeks of delivery or completion, and equipment and services invoiced separately. Ancillary expenses such as shipping and insurance are not reimbursed unless contractually specified. TABC retains full rights to terminate for convenience or cause, including material breach, and may audit records under GAAP or GASB at any time. The contract is governed by Texas law,